The second temptation

We are in the middle of considering Satan’s second temptation of Jesus.  Last Monday, we looked at one of Satan’s tactics in the temptation: twisting Scripture.  The tactic we examine today is his deception concerning the work of angels. Satan knew well that to jump off the temple would be grievous sin on Jesus’ part.  Jesus could jump off the temple (purposefully taking an extreme risk), said the devil, and the angels would bear Him up.  The reality is that God would be sending His angels to...